Cost of living in Shimoga, India vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shimoga (India) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (AU$3.49) | AU$18 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨145 (AU$2.52) | AU$12 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨121 (AU$2.11) | AU$5.27 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (AU$0.74) | AU$1.48 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨60 (AU$1.05) | AU$5.06 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (AU$0.46) | AU$4.83 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (AU$3.49) | AU$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨129 (AU$2.25) | AU$4.57 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (AU$0.51) | AU$3.19 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (AU$2.32) | AU$5.70 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨431 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨120 (AU$2.10) | AU$2.80 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (AU$0.59) | AU$2.67 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Shimoga (India) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,509 (AU$375) | AU$2,894 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,174 (AU$265) | AU$2,147 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 (AU$87) | AU$238 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,367 (AU$303) | AU$1,809 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,314 (AU$145) | AU$1,422 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,816 (AU$67) | AU$159 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨381 (AU$7) | AU$46 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨39,735 (AU$693) | AU$354 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$212 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨4,000 (AU$70) | AU$28 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Shimoga (India) is 41% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,710 (AU$30) | AU$101 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,788 (AU$49) | AU$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,920 (AU$51) | AU$129 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,210 (AU$39) | AU$131 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Shimoga (India) is 74% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨400,000 (AU$6,977) | AU$27,303 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.38 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (AU$26) | AU$160 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Shimoga (India) is 23% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨763 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨621 (AU$11) | AU$24 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨289 (AU$5.05) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨184 (AU$3.21) | AU$4.31 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (AU$3.89) | AU$5.32 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (AU$2.98) | AU$2.55 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.01 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨95 (AU$1.66) | AU$36 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Shimoga (India) is 32% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,373 (AU$24) | AU$51 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (AU$5.97) | AU$39 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (AU$17) | AU$226 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,315 (AU$23) | AU$78 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨737 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨600 (AU$10) | AU$4.40 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨645 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,894 (AU$50) | AU$72 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$33 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,016 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shimoga (India) is 62% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,034 (₨173,949) in Shimoga.
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